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Article 1 - School District Organization

Article 1 - School District Organization

1135 - Board Policy Process

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYWeber School District (hereinafter referred to as WSD and/or District) believes that its primary responsibility is the development of education policy.  Policies should define the desire and intent of the Weber School District Board (hereinafter referred to as Board), as it relates to their students, and should be in a form which is sufficiently explicit to guide administrative action.  It is the purpose of this Policy to establish the process by which District Policy shall be managed, reviewed, proposed, and adopted. POLICY To ensure that policies are...

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1110 - Board Members: Eligibility and Qualifications

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYWeber School District (WSD) is committed to providing educational experiences which motivate each student to become a lifelong learner, attain academic and personal potential, and enter the workforce with the necessary skills. The District fulfills this commitment by having a collaborative relationship between Weber School District Board members, the Superintendent, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. The WSD Board of Education is composed of elected or appointed public officials who manage various functions of the public schools within the...

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1170 - Weber School District Strategic Plan

Our Vision We envision a child-centered school district where each student is given multiple opportunities to achieve his/her academic, social, emotional, and physical potential in a safe, nurturing environment; where caring employees are committed to excellence based on best practices in instruction; and where educators, parents and community members are full partners in the education of children.   Our Mission Weber School District is committed to providing educational experiences that motivate each student to become a lifelong learner, attain academic and personal potential, and...

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1160 - Legal Counsel

  Attorney General Opinions Upon request by the state superintendent, the attorney general shall issue written opinions on questions of law. Utah Code 53A-1-303   District Legal Counsel The Board may appoint an attorney to give legal counsel and represent the Board and School District as needed. Additional attorneys may be appointed to represent the district in specialized areas.   Appointment Appointment of an attorney shall be made as follows: After reviewing written Request for Proposals to render legal services, the Board will interview the...

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1151 - District Annual Reports

Fiscal year The District's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.   Fiscal Audit and Report The District's accounts shall be audited annually by an independent auditor who is a competent certified public accountant. The audit shall be conducted and the report prepared according to the requirements of Utah Code. Copies of the audit report shall be submitted as follows: A copy of the audit report to the State Superintendent by October 1. After any necessary audit adjustments are made to the audit report and verified by the auditor or auditors, the completed...

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1150 - Business Administrator

Appointment The Board shall appoint a Business Administrator to a term of office for two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The business administrator qualifies for office by taking the constitutional oath of office and by posting any required bond or undertaking. Utah Code 53A-3-302   Responsibilities Subject to the direction of the District's Superintendent, the Business Administrator shall: Be custodian of all District funds, be responsible and accountable for all money received and disbursed, keep accurate records for all revenues received and their...

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1140 - Superintendent

Appointment The Board shall appoint a District Superintendent of Schools who serves as the Board's chief executive officer. The term of office is for two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Board shall set the superintendent's compensation for services. The superintendent qualifies for office by taking the constitutional oath of office. The selection procedures for the position of superintendent shall be the sole responsibility of the Board of Education. Utah Code 53A-3-301   Qualifications The Board shall appoint the superintendent on the basis of...

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1130 - Board Meetings

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYWeber School District Board of Education recognizes that it is a public body as defined in Utah law. As such, the Board has a responsibility to conduct its official business in an open and transparent manner. All meetings of the Board will be open to the public and will comply with Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act (“OPMA”), unless properly closed in accordance with Utah law and this policy. The Board values public input and adopts this policy to encourage students, parents, and community members to share that input in an orderly fashion. POLICYIt is the policy of...

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1122 - Board Evaluation

In January of each year, the Weber School Board will meet to define yearly goals, re-evaluate its mission statement and implement new goals and changes. The Board will complete a self-evaluation in January every other year on non-election years (beginning in 1995). The evaluation will be completed by the Board Members. Optional – input from staff and community can be randomly selected for total evaluation of the Board.  Approved by the Board 05/17/1995  

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1121 - Board Members: Compensation and Expenses

Compensation Each member of the board, except the student member, shall receive $3,000 per year as compensation for services. Members shall also receive compensation for necessary expenses on the same basis as members of the State Board of Education. Utah Code 53A-3-202(1)   Expenses Each member will receive an additional per diem for attendance at meetings and activities related to any business of the board, not to exceed 12 per year. Board members shall also be compensated for necessary expenses incurred by them on behalf of the School District in the discharge of their duties...

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